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  • The July 2019 Ridgecrest, C...
    Barnhart, William D.; Hayes, Gavin P.; Gold, Ryan D.

    Geophysical research letters, 16 November 2019, Letnik: 46, Številka: 21
    Journal Article

    The July 2019 Ridgecrest, California, earthquake sequence produced cross‐fault ruptures from a Mw6.4 left‐lateral foreshock and a Mw7.1 right‐lateral mainshock. We use interferometric synthetic aperture radar and satellite optical imagery to characterize the surface displacements and subsurface fault slip characteristics of the sequence. We document ~46 km of surface rupture and peak slip values of ~5 m associated with the Mw7.1 and evidence that the two ruptures crossed each other. We additionally document evidence of triggered creep along 20–25 km of the central Garlock fault. Static stress change analysis shows that the foreshock sequence systematically promoted slip at the Mw7.1 hypocenter. Moreover, we find static stress changes promoted slip on the Garlock fault only in locations where we document surface creep, strongly indicating that the Garlock fault is sensitive to static stress changes. A potential rupture of the Garlock fault where slip was promoted could produce a Mw6.7–7.0 earthquake. Key Points We document kinematics of the July 2019 Ridgecrest earthquake sequence, including crossing surface ruptures The 34‐hr foreshock sequence systematically increased stresses and encouraged rupture of the Mw7.1 mainshock The sequence triggered aseismic slip on the central Garlock fault that correlates strongly to static stress changes